The invention relates to a device (1) for extracting a tooth root, said device having a pin (2) which can be inserted and fixed in the tooth root (10). The pin (2) can be fixed to the front end of a unit (5) via a connection piece (3). The unit (5) can transfer an impact force to the pin (2) in the direction of extraction (A). The device enables an especially simple operation, without clearance problems or danger of injury in the mouth area, particularly on account of the good access to the tooth root provided by the connection piece, which is designed as a thin connection rod.